Nikon 1: Do Nikon listen to their customers?

Yes the do, and the major redesign of the V2 from the V1 proves it. Nikon would not have the huge camera market share they do if they did not. Sony, Panasonic, Olympus, Pentax, etc, market shares are pathetic in comparison, most in the single digits. In my opinion, the absolute worst camera manufacturer for listening to their customers is Sony. That's why I left Sony for Nikon and as I am so glad I did!